I am a Digital Communications Strategist, Senior Editor, and Multimedia Content Creator with more than two decades of experience leading large editorial teams, shaping digital platforms, and delivering cross-channel campaigns for international audiences. My work blends creativity with technology to engage audiences and drive impact across web, radio, and social media. In leadership roles at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Azadi, I built strong newsrooms, advanced digital publishing, and launched innovative formats that reach millions worldwide.…

Ajmal Aand

I am a Digital Communications Strategist, Senior Editor, and Multimedia Content Creator with more than two decades of experience leading large editorial teams, shaping digital platforms, and delivering cross-channel campaigns for international audiences. My work blends creativity with technology to engage audiences and drive impact across web, radio, and social media. In leadership roles at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Azadi, I built strong newsrooms, advanced digital publishing, and launched innovative formats that reach millions worldwide.…

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I am a Digital Communications Strategist, Senior Editor, and Multimedia Content Creator with more than two decades of experience leading large editorial teams, shaping digital platforms, and delivering cross-channel campaigns for international audiences. My work blends creativity with technology to engage audiences and drive impact across web, radio, and social media.

In leadership roles at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Azadi, I built strong newsrooms, advanced digital publishing, and launched innovative formats that reach millions worldwide.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Pashto, Pushto
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior News Editor (Digital-Led) at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Radio Azadi)
August 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Directed editorial planning and digital transformation across web, radio, and social platforms for millions of Afghan and global audiences. Managed 200+ journalists, editors, and technical staff producing daily news, multimedia, and audience engagement programs. Partnered with the Innovation Lab to develop tools breaking Taliban censorship: introduced smart links and piloted low-bandwidth mobile apps. Launched Radio Azadi’s first WhatsApp Channel in Pashto, growing into the service’s most important audience platform. Introduced Voice Notes 'Top 5 News of the Day' format for WhatsApp, the first of its kind in Afghan media. Expanded production of video explainers, reels, podcasts, and interactive shows. Applied SEO and analytics to optimize content visibility and engagement. Trained newsroom staff in digital publishing, ethical journalism, and multimedia storytelling.
Multimedia Journalist / Broadcaster at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
June 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Produced and presented multimedia stories on political, social, and cultural issues. Hosted live call-in shows, debates, podcasts, and video panels. Adapted reports for online platforms with SEO and social-first strategies. Conducted investigative reporting and field-based analysis. Collaborated with editors, designers, and producers for cross-platform storytelling.
News Editor – Kabul Bureau at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
May 1, 2007 - September 28, 2025
Managed editorial workflows for Kabul and provincial correspondents. Directed coverage of national events including elections, constitution drafting, and parliamentary processes. Produced investigative reports and call-in shows, ensuring balanced and ethical reporting. Introduced workflow improvements that increased newsroom efficiency.
Journalist / Field Reporter at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
September 1, 2004 - September 28, 2025
Covered breaking news and conflict zones under high-risk conditions. Conducted interviews with political leaders and community representatives. Delivered timely investigative reports, building trusted source networks.
Founder & Digital Content Manager at Yaraan.com
August 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Founded and managed Yaraan.com, a bilingual (Pashto & English) youth platform. Designed and administered the site with WordPress, ensuring SEO and analytics integration. Produced and published articles, explainers, and multimedia content. Built and managed social media pages with millions of followers. Coordinated freelance contributors and content campaigns.
Coordinator & Script Editor / Writer-Producer at BBC Afghan Education Project (AEP)
September 1, 2002 - September 28, 2025
Produced educational radio dramas for Afghan youth and refugees. Wrote and edited scripts blending education with entertainment. Directed actors and coordinated production workflows. Traveled across Afghanistan to collect authentic stories and integrate into programming.
Independent Author, Translator & Content Creator at Remote
January 1, 1998 - Present
Published 5 poetry collections, republished multiple times in Afghanistan & diaspora. Translated international novels, stories, and essays into Pashto. Wrote short stories, literary criticism, and research articles on Pashto language and folklore. Designed websites and advised on digital publishing projects.
Senior News Editor (Digital-Led) at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Radio Azadi)
August 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Directed editorial planning and digital transformation across web, radio, and social platforms for millions of Afghan and global audiences. Managed 200+ journalists, editors, and technical staff producing daily news, multimedia, and audience engagement programs. Partnered with the Innovation Lab to develop tools breaking Taliban censorship, including smart links and low-bandwidth mobile apps. Launched Radio Azadi’s first WhatsApp Channel in Pashto and introduced Voice Notes Top 5 News of the Day format for the audience. Expanded production of video explainers, reels, podcasts, and interactive shows. Applied SEO and analytics to optimize content visibility and engagement. Trained newsroom staff in digital publishing, ethical journalism, and multimedia storytelling.
Multimedia Journalist / Broadcaster at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Radio Azadi)
June 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Produced and presented multimedia stories on political, social, and cultural issues. Hosted live call-in shows, debates, podcasts, and video panels. Adapted reports for online platforms with SEO and social-first strategies. Conducted investigative reporting and field-based analysis. Collaborated with editors, designers, and producers for cross-platform storytelling.
News Editor – Kabul Bureau at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
May 1, 2007 - September 28, 2025
Managed editorial workflows for Kabul and provincial correspondents. Directed coverage of national events including elections, constitution drafting, and parliamentary processes. Produced investigative reports and call-in shows, ensuring balanced and ethical reporting. Introduced workflow improvements that increased newsroom efficiency.
Journalist / Field Reporter at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Kabul, Afghanistan
September 1, 2004 - September 28, 2025
Covered breaking news and conflict zones under high-risk conditions. Conducted interviews with political leaders and community representatives. Delivered timely investigative reports, building trusted source networks.
Founder & Digital Content Manager at Yaraan.com (Prague, Czech Republic) – Remote
August 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Founded and managed Yaraan.com, a bilingual (Pashto & English) youth platform. Designed and administered the WordPress site with SEO and analytics integration. Produced and published articles, explainers, and multimedia content. Built social media pages with millions of followers. Coordinated freelance contributors and campaigns.
Coordinator & Script Editor / Writer-Producer at BBC Afghan Education Project (AEP), Peshawar, Pakistan
September 1, 2002 - September 28, 2025
Produced educational radio dramas for Afghan youth and refugees. Wrote and edited scripts blending education with entertainment. Directed actors and coordinated production workflows. Traveled across Afghanistan to collect authentic stories and integrate into programming.
Independent Author, Translator & Content Creator at Remote
January 1, 1998 - Present
Published 5 poetry collections, translated international novels and essays into Pashto, and wrote short stories, literary criticism, and research articles. Designed websites and advised on digital publishing projects.
Senior News Editor (Digital-Led) at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Radio Azadi)
August 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Directed editorial planning and digital transformation across web, radio, and social platforms for millions of Afghan and global audiences. Managed 200+ journalists, editors, and technical staff producing daily news, multimedia, and audience engagement programs. Partnered with the Innovation Lab to develop tools breaking Taliban censorship: introduced smart links and piloted low-bandwidth mobile apps. Launched Radio Azadi’s first WhatsApp Channel in Pashto, growing into the service’s most important audience platform. Introduced Voice Notes 'Top 5 News of the Day' format for WhatsApp, the first of its kind in Afghan media. Expanded production of video explainers, reels, podcasts, and interactive shows. Applied SEO and analytics to optimize content visibility and engagement. Trained newsroom staff in digital publishing, ethical journalism, and multimedia storytelling.
Multimedia Journalist / Broadcaster at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Radio Azadi)
June 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Produced and presented multimedia stories on political, social, and cultural issues. Hosted live call-in shows, debates, podcasts, and video panels. Adapted reports for online platforms with SEO and social-first strategies. Conducted investigative reporting and field-based analysis. Collaborated with editors, designers, and producers for cross-platform storytelling.
News Editor – Kabul Bureau at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
May 1, 2007 - September 28, 2025
Managed editorial workflows for Kabul and provincial correspondents. Directed coverage of national events including elections, constitution drafting, and parliamentary processes. Produced investigative reports and call-in shows, ensuring balanced and ethical reporting. Introduced workflow improvements that increased newsroom efficiency.
Journalist / Field Reporter at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
September 1, 2004 - September 28, 2025
Covered breaking news and conflict zones under high-risk conditions. Conducted interviews with political leaders and community representatives. Delivered timely investigative reports, building trusted source networks.
Founder & Digital Content Manager at Yaraan.com
August 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Founded and managed Yaraan.com, a bilingual Pashto & English youth platform. Designed and administered the site with WordPress, ensuring SEO and analytics integration. Produced and published articles, explainers, and multimedia content. Built and managed social media pages with millions of followers. Coordinated freelance contributors and content campaigns.
Coordinator & Script Editor / Writer-Producer at BBC Afghan Education Project (AEP)
September 1, 2002 - September 28, 2025
Produced educational radio dramas for Afghan youth and refugees. Wrote and edited scripts blending education with entertainment. Directed actors and coordinated production workflows. Traveled across Afghanistan to collect authentic stories and integrate into programming.
Independent Author, Translator & Content Creator at Remote (Part-time)
January 1, 1998 - Present
Published poetry collections, translated international works into Pashto, wrote short stories and literary criticism, and advised on digital publishing projects. Designed websites and built a body of Pashto-language content for diverse audiences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Communications at Nangarhar University – Nangarhar, Afghanistan
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Communications at Nangarhar University, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Communications at Nangarhar University, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications

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